Downingtown HS West Campus vs East Ward El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downingtown HS West Campus
Downingtown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,796 students
East Ward El Sch
Downingtown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
549 students
| Measure | Downingtown HS West Campus Downingtown, Pennsylvania | East Ward El Sch Downingtown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #21 of 618 | #237 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #316 of 16,910 | #3322 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,796 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 1,796 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.9% | 30.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 70% |
| city | Downingtown | Downingtown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Downingtown HS West Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.8 vs 83.1).
- •Downingtown HS West Campus does better on math proficiency (84% vs 70%).
- •Downingtown HS West Campus does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 84%).
- •Downingtown HS West Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.9% vs 30.4%).
- •Downingtown HS West Campus does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.1).
- •Downingtown HS West Campus is the larger school with 1,796 students compared with 549.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Downingtown HS West Campus better than East Ward El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Downingtown HS West Campus ranks higher (88.8 vs 83.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Downingtown HS West Campus and East Ward El Sch?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Downingtown and Downingtown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downingtown HS West Campus: 1,796. East Ward El Sch: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downingtown HS West Campus and East Ward El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Downingtown HS West Campus is 21st of 618 and East Ward El Sch is 237th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).